Summary

Positive and dependable individual eager to learn from and collaborate with coworkers. Efficient with any given task; fast problem solver in stressful situations. Background in theater production and stage management; interested in film PA positions.

Credits

1/18 – 4/18

Production Manager The Shadow Box (Theatrical)

Live/Special Event — UMass Theatre Guild Details
1/18 – 4/18

Acted as a liaison between Play Producer and Executive Board during tech week. Delegated tasks to production members in accordance with Producer’s goals. Foresaw and solved problems in high stress situations and under time constraints. Assisted in budgeting and scheduling.

1/18 – 4/18

Producer Heather's the Musical (Theatrical)

Live/Special Event — UMass Theatre Guild Details
1/18 – 4/18

Coordinated and supervised all aspects of musical productions. Interviewed over 70 candidates for various positions involved with the production and hired those that met the guilds community standards. Wrote Grants for production funding, and budgeted $5,000 for each show. Developed production wide schedules and deadlines. Lead four separate weekly meetings with the productions cast, rehearsal team, artistic team, and fellow executive board members, respectively. Ensured a safe and positive community.

6/17 – 11/17

Production Manager Peter and The Starcatcher

Live/Special Event — UMass Theatre Guild Details
6/17 – 11/17

Acted as a liaison between Play Producer and Executive Board during tech week. Delegated tasks to production members in accordance with Producer’s goals. Foresaw and solved problems in high stress situations and under time constraints. Assisted in budgeting and scheduling

6/17 – 11/17

Producer The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Theatrical)

Live/Special Event — UMass Theatre Guild Details
6/17 – 11/17

Coordinated and supervised all aspects of musical productions. Interviewed over 70 candidates for various positions involved with the production and hired those that met the guilds community standards. Wrote Grants for production funding, and budgeted $5,000 for each show. Developed production wide schedules and deadlines. Lead four separate weekly meetings with the productions cast, rehearsal team, artistic team, and fellow executive board members, respectively. Ensured a safe and positive community.

1/17 – 4/17

Stage Manager Chicago (Theatrical)

Live/Special Event — UMass Theatre Guild Details
1/17 – 4/17

Created weekly rehearsal schedules in collaboration with the Director and rehearsal team. Regulated rehearsal breaks. Collaborated with the artistic teams (scenic, lights, sound, etc) to organize and manage set transitions, mic changes, and light and sound cues. Delegated assignments to stage hands and cast members to ensure a smooth and efficient production.

7/16 – 11/16

Stage Manager Frankenstein (Theatrical)

Live/Special Event — UMass Theatre Guild Details
7/16 – 11/16

Created weekly rehearsal schedules in collaboration with the Director and rehearsal team. Regulated rehearsal breaks. Collaborated with the artistic teams (scenic, lights, sound, etc) to organize and manage set transitions, mic changes, and light and sound cues. Delegated assignments to stage hands and cast members to ensure a smooth and efficient production. Called show light and sound cues during performances.

9/15 – 11/15

Stage Manager Legally Blonde The Musical (Theatrical)

Live/Special Event — UMass Theatre Guild Details
9/15 – 11/15

Created weekly rehearsal schedules in collaboration with the Director and rehearsal team. Regulated rehearsal breaks. Collaborated with the artistic teams (scenic, lights, sound, etc) to organize and manage set transitions, mic changes, and light and sound cues. Delegated assignments to stage hands and cast members to ensure a smooth and efficient production.

Recos

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Education

Class of '18

UMass Amherst Commonwealth Honors College

Bachelor's in Biology

Skills

  • Adobe Premiere
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Organized
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Time Management
  • Strong written and verbal communication